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Cocktails the Easy Way
Cocktails are back in fashion. Back in the 1960s cocktails suddenly seemed to go out of fashion when people began to choose much simpler drinks. Before this time every film star and well known personality had their own cocktails named after them.
But you too could have your own cocktail and who knows, it could even make you famous. There are basically no rules when it comes to designing cocktails, anything goes. Recently I came across a cocktail recipe that used a Salmon garnish. Fish is not a garnish that I would choose, but taste is very subjective.
Taste is a great place to start when designing your own cocktail. Give yourself a good start by listing your favourite drinks, cordials, liquors etc. Then list all of the herbs, spices and garnishes that you like in your food. Add to this a list of your favourite colours and styles of cocktails that you have tried.
If you are serious about your cocktail making there are a few basic tools that you will need. You will definitely need a good, sharp knife for cutting up lemons, limes and other fruits. You will need an ice-bucket for ice, obviously. But you may like to add a good pair of ice tongs and maybe an ice crusher. You will also need some way of measuring your ingredients. A couple of simple measures should do the trick. Some people recommend a blender for cocktail making but this is entirely up to you.
If you are making cocktails that contain fruit you might like to add a blender to your cocktail making equipment arsenal. A cocktail shaker is an essential. Then you will need a selection of cocktail glasses. I recommend the classic cocktail glass but you might also like a set of tall 1920s style cocktail glasses. These are particularly good for those non-alcoholic cocktails.
Bye the way, non-alcoholic cocktails are really great for children’s parties. Kids feel so sophisticated when served their own special cocktails. Or why not make cocktail making the main party activity with prizes for the best.
Tooled up with the essential cocktail making equipment the next thing you will need is a good selection of the all important ingredients. Fruit juices are essential of course. Citrus fruits are always good but why not try something a little different using Pomegranate juice or Kiwi fruit pureed in the blender. Refer back to your list of favourite flavours for inspiration when choosing ingredients.
For the adult cocktails you will need a good selection of spirits, some wines and liqueurs. The trick with these elements is quality. Always buy the best quality you can and a variety of wines is also a good idea.
You will want a good selection of what are generally referred to as mixers. Tonic water, lemonade, coca-cola and soda water are all good. But don’t overlook things like Angostura bitters, ginger ale and even cream.
Flavourings should be next on your list so, again, refer back to your list of favoured flavours. A few syrups are also a good idea. Try a little Grenadine, chocolate syrup, coconut syrup or a dash of fantastic Elderflower syrup.
Equiped with these essential ingredients and tools you’re ready to start mixing. I’ve had a lot of fun inviting people over for a cocktail party where they have all invented their own. But be warned that things can get very messy very quickly and nobody will be in a fit state to drive home.
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